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Benjamin L. Weiher
1943 - 2018
Benjamin Lyle Weiher, 74, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Froedtert South Kenosha Medical Center Campus.
He was born in Onalaska, Wash., on Aug. 31, 1943, to the late Hermann and Martha (Perona) Weiher.
After school, Ben proudly joined and served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer until his honorable discharge in 1963. For his career, he was employed as a metal fabricator at American Brass Company in Kenosha. Later, he drove school bus and enjoyed working with children.
Ben enjoyed having lunch with his friends at Salute Italian Restaurant, going hunting and fishing, being a Packer and Brewers fan, telling stories of his military adventures, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, Sandra, Benji, and Alex (Carolyn) Weiher; grandchildren, Matthew, Austin, Kylee, Anton, Cheyenne, Stanley, Shawn, Brittany, and Cody; two great grandchildren; and his siblings, Herman Weiher, Betty Turner, Bea Kneting, Brenda (Del) Suehring, Kenny (Mary) Weiher, and Connie Gailbraith.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Weiher; brothers, George, Jim, and Lee Weiher; and a sister, Mary Schroeder.
Visitation for Ben will be held on Monday, Feb. 19, at Proko Funeral Home, from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Ben's Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
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3 Entries
Deepest Condolences to his Family,worked with him at the Brass. Always smiling is what I will always remember. God Bless.
Silvestre Esparza
February 18, 2018
So sad to hear of Ben's passing. He was a great, fun guy. I have many pleasant memories when we work at the Brass. My sincere condolences.
Bob Bubba Reich
Bob Reich
February 16, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family!
Ken and Penny Oberdorf
February 15, 2018
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